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Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme

Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme . Dr Martin Anyim i4i Assistant Director . 09/10/2013. Programme objectives. To advance the translation of healthcare technologies for increased patient benefit through guided progression of innovative medical technologies. Types of projects .

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Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme

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  1. Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme Dr Martin Anyim i4i Assistant Director 09/10/2013

  2. Programme objectives To advance thetranslationof healthcare technologies for increased patient benefit through guided progression of innovative medical technologies.

  3. Types of projects A low-cost non-invasive visual aid for severely sight-impaired individuals Next Generation Mobile HIV Diagnostics with Wireless Connectivity

  4. Types of projects Stroke reduction via improved opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation - An evaluation of the clinical and economic benefits of the RapidRhythm device within primary care

  5. Facts and Figures • Funding: £4 million in 2006/07; £20 million in 2013/14 • Projects last up to 3 years • Current awards range from £170k up to £1.4 million but no formal limit • Since 2010, 52 projects recommended for funding, totalling £31,105,714

  6. Project team eligibility • Must be collaborative - Minimum of two organisations • NHS Trust, Higher Education Institution or industry • SMEs are particularly welcome • Lead applicants must be based in England or Wales only

  7. 3 key points... • The benefits to patients and the NHS must be clearly articulated • Applications must show a high degree of technological innovation • The project team must contain the appropriate expertise for the work to be undertaken.

  8. Stage 1 Application process • Sub-Panel • Sift for eligibility • Assessed by Panel members • Stage 2 • Includes Programme Director, Chairs and Deputy Chairs • Shortlist to invite to Stage 2 • Panel • Peer review, including lay review • Due diligence begins • Risk friendly, multidisciplinary Panel • Presentations and Q&A

  9. Selection criteria • Demonstrable evidence that a novel technology or intervention will be the ultimate output of the research and will deliver benefits to patients • Relevance of the research topic to the needs of the NHS and patients • Strength of the research / management team • The degree of technologicalinnovation and the case for further development • The health economic case • The strength of the overall business/commercialisation plan • The quality of the outline and full applications

  10. 2013 Calls – key dates 7th call for i4i Product Development Awards Call opens 9 am, 20November 2013 Stage 1 closes 1 pm, 15 January 2014 Panel meetings w/c 2 June 2014 OutcomeLate June2014 8th call for i4i Product Development Awards Call opens May 2014 3rd call for i4i Challenge Awards To be confirmed

  11. Beyond the Panel • Due diligence • Includes understanding IP position • Aimed at encouraging success • Project milestones • All projects are contracted against milestones • Agreed with project team and CCF • Monitoring • Active monitoring against milestones • Regular technical & financial reporting • Site visits, advice, RSGs, IPMG

  12. i4i Accelerator Programme Aim: Tohelp health researchers maximise their chances of success when applying for funding and investment. Eligibility: SMEs, academic researchers and clinicians applying to i4i or other medical-based funds, those seeking investment to take their early-stage products forward or to market. Format: Four days and one evening intensive residential programme at Henley Business School. Cost: £1750 per participant (excl VAT). Next courses: the evening of Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 October and Monday 11 to Tuesday 12 November 2013. Accelerator Programme Director, Ed Cooper Tel: 0118 935 7115 Email: ed.cooper@vitalsix.co.uk

  13. Contact details Website: www.i4i.nihr.ac.uk Email: i4i.programme@nihr-ccf.org.uk Tel: 020 8843 8015 NIHR CCF (i4i), Grange House, 15 Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NL

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